Corrections News
Corrections news is essential for the correctional facility workforce, providing up-to-date information on developments, policy changes, and emerging trends in the penitentiary system. This directory offers articles that help staff stay current on issues affecting their work environment, inmate management, and facility operations. Regularly engaging with corrections news ensures personnel are prepared for new challenges and opportunities. For additional insights, explore our section on Correctional Design and Operations Management.
BREAKING NEWS
Chattahoochee Technical College partnered with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office to provide workforce-ready skills to inmates ages 16-24
The court upheld a 2012 CT DOC policy banning it from prisons with the stated goal of eliminating a hostile work environment
The inmate was “literally trying to chisel his way out of jail” with a sharpened 3-foot metal section of his bunk, the ADA said
The inmate was leaving a COVID testing site inside Attica Correctional Facility when he grabbed the female officer
The incident, which occurred at the jail, was between a major and a lower-ranking officer
One of the officers was knocked unconscious after being slammed into a hand rail and punched in the head
The corrections guild president says officers are so exhausted from mandatory OT that they’re sleeping in empty cells between shifts
The 60 vests are being purchased with a $34,500 grant from the Office of Homeland Security
The former four-term Republican governor says he’s had a change of heart in his approach to criminal justice
PRODUCT NEWS
The new enhancements integrate AI directly into existing system workflows, positioning intelligence as a core component of daily operations rather than a standalone add-on
Real County deputies are using the technology during transport operations, with the agency saying it could help reduce the risk of a seized weapon being used against an officer
Axon Vision introduced to help recognize activity in live camera feeds while Axon Assistant expands secure, compliant AI to deliver operational data and continuous intelligence in the field
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office used its traveling training center to reinforce de-escalation tactics and reduce use-of-force incidents
New mission mode provides simpler and more intuitive sampling of hazardous vapors
Midland County Jail officials say outsourcing mail scanning improves safety for staff and inmates while maintaining access to correspondence
A Senate panel recommends outfitting corrections officers at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, operated by CoreCivic, with body cameras following a violent 2025 riot